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The Panama Canal: A Historical Gateway Under Threat
The Panama Canal, a marvel of engineering and a critical artery for global trade, is facing mounting pressure from emerging alternatives and environmental challenges. Traditionally seen as a shortcut, the canal’s future is now uncertain, with competing land-based routes and changes in global shipping patterns reshaping trade dynamics.
Historical Significance of the Panama Canal
For over a century, the Panama Canal has played an indispensable role in international shipping, drastically shortening travel distances for vessels navigating between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With well over a million ships passing through, the canal has been a pivotal player in boosting global trade.